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For your safety
Laser radiation
LED light
Fuser unit
Note:
LDuring or immediately after printing, the area near
the recording paper exit (2) also gets warm. This is
normal.
For best performance
Toner cartridge and drum unit
LWhen replacing the toner cartridge or drum unit, do
not allow dust, water, or liquids to come in contact
with the drum. This may affect print quality.
LFor optimal performance, genuine Panasonic toner
cartridges and drum units are recommended. We
cannot be responsible for problems that may be
caused by a non-Panasonic toner cartridge or drum
unit:
– Damage to the unit
– Poor print quality
– Improper operation
Toner cartridge
LDo not leave the toner cartridge out of the protective
bag for a long time. It will decrease the toner life.
Drum unit
LRead the instructions on page 10 before you begin
installation of the drum unit. After you have read
them, open the drum unit protective bag. The drum
unit contains a photosensitive drum. Exposing it to
light may damage the drum. Once you have opened
the protective bag:
– Do not expose the drum unit to light for more than
5 minutes.
– Do not touch or scratch the green drum surface.
– Do not place the drum unit near dust or dirt, or in
a high humidity area.
– Do not expose the drum unit to direct sunlight.
LTo extend the life of the drum unit, the unit should
never be turned OFF immediately after printing.
Leave the power turned ON for a minimum of 30
minutes after printing.
Location
LTo avoid malfunction, do not position the unit near
appliances such as TVs or speakers which generate
an intense magnetic field.
Static electricity
LTo prevent static electricity damage to the interface
connectors or other electrical components inside the
unit, touch a grounded metal surface before touching
the components.
Environment
LKeep the unit away from electrical noise generating
devices, such as fluorescent lamps and motors.
LThe unit should be kept free from dust, high
temperature and vibration.
LThe unit should not be exposed to direct sunlight.
LDo not place heavy objects on top of the unit. When
you leave the unit unused for a long period of time,
unplug this unit from the power outlet.
LThe unit should be kept away from heat sources such
as heaters, kitchen stoves, etc. Damp basements
should also be avoided.
The printer of this unit utilizes a laser. Use of
controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.
CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT
When using the unit, do not look directly at
the CIS’s LED light. Direct eye exposure can
cause eye damage.
CIS’s LED light properties
LED radiation output : Max. 1 mW
Wavelength : Green 515 nm typical
Emission duration : Continuous
The fuser unit (1) gets hot. Do not touch it.
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